Welfare Support & Advice

Cutting your energy bills

Making simple changes to cut your bills needn’t be expensive, time-consuming or stressful. Why not see how much you can save?

Green Doctor Service

For free practical advice about reducing your energy usage and making your home more energy-efficient you may wish to use Groundwork’s ‘Green Doctor’ service. The Green Doctor service can help you use less energy, keep warm and save money.

They can install simple energy-saving devices in your home completely free of charge including:

Energy-efficient lightbulbs

Reflective radiator panels

Draught-proofing on external wooden doors

Pipe lagging

Hot water tank jackets

Water saving devices

Contact 0113 238 0601 if you feel you could benefit from some help and advice.

Cutting your energy bills

Unity wants you to be happy and healthy in your home, and at the same time help you to make your money go further, which is why we have produced a handy guide which covers everything from:

The pros and cons of different fuel tariffs

The many different ways in which you can pay for your energy

The types of discounts you may be entitled to

Understanding your fuel bill

Switching energy supplier to get the best deal

Ways to keep your home warm without spending a great deal of money

How to cut your usage of energy to lower your bills

Where you can go to get help and advice

To download a free booklet, click the link at the side of this page. You can also ask for a free booklet at our office.

Switching your energy supplier

You will probably save money on your gas and electricity bills by switching to a new supplier.

There are a few things you need to check first:

Do you have a debt?

What meter do you have?

Do you have an exit fee?

You may still be able to switch even if you have a debt, a repayment meter, or an exit fee. Check with your supplier.

If you are free to switch, click here to compare tariffs and switch to the best one for you.

Get ready for Universal Credit

Do you know how to

claim?

From 10th October 2018, if you are unemployed or have a low income and if you have a financial change, such as stopping a benefit; losing a job; getting a new job, adding a partner or separating from a partner and you want to claim a benefit you may have to apply for Universal Credit for financial help.

Watch this video
on applying for digital Universal Credit to learn more about claiming.

If you have any other concerns, contact the Income Management Team using the details below.